REMEMBER THOSE DAYS? I used to go to TJ with my mom and dad and of course they and my sister and I all had to sit with GIANT sombreros on our heads and take pictures with the mules painted like zebras! Sad, yet at the time we didn’t know better. We were just enjoying…
The Sierra Tarahumara of Chihuahua, where you’ll see one of the largest and deepest canyons in the world, is known as Barrancas del Cobre (Copper Canyon) and it’s one of Mexico’s most awe-inspiring regions. To visit this area of Raramuri Indian culture, it is recommend that you climb aboard the Chihuahua-Pacifico train, commonly referred to…
JUL 2 JULY 2 – 31 Athletes compete for cash prizes at this festival featuring everything from marathons and triathlons to mountain biking and sand-boarding. If the competition doesn’t take your breath away, the lush scenery will. Contact Rita Meraz at the tourism office at merazrita@hotmail.com or visit www.chihuahua.gob.mx/turismoweb
July JUL 1-10 This festival, taking place in Casas Grandes, just outside the renowned Paquime archaeological site (declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1998), is a celebration of the heritage and cultures of northern Mexico, featuring, parades, art contests, concerts, poetry readings, children’s workshops and much more. Celebrated guest artist Juan Quezada, whose renowned…
With summer arriving, Baja is still the best deal around for low-cost, world-class vacations, fishing, snorkeling and scuba diving — just steer clear of the border.
Born and raised in Mexico, his blessed gift – a primal communion with nature – always came naturally to him, but his unique connection to canines became most noticeable around the age of 13. Everywhere Cesar went, there always seemed to be a swirl of dogs surrounding him. The locals gave him a nickname, “El…
in Chacahua Lagoons National Park, on the mainland side of Chacahua. Lagoon tours are available; just ask at the restaurants. (Take binoculars with you; the bird-watching is terrific.) FOR MORE INFORMATION: Information on the Chacahua Lagoons National Park is at http://www.lagunasdechacahua.com. Lagunas de Chacahua National Park – The Lagunas de Chacahua National Park, created in…
This is a beautiful video! check it out! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXXmIOqbK8w
Dirty, dangerous, and destitute. This is Mexico in the 2000′s. Right? I remember hearing about that very dirty, dangerous, destitute city back in the mid-70′s. I heard about the garbage piling up due to the collectors strike, the notorious muggings, the sleazy subways, the horrific traffic conditions, the oppressive muggy summers, the unethical taxi cab…